Cost of living in Burundi compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,919 Franc (₨715) | ₨375 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,783 Franc (₨825) | ₨343 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,823 Franc (₨827) | ₨174 | + 374% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,919 Franc (₨256) | ₨61 | + 322% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,732 Franc (₨394) | ₨98 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,016 Franc (₨115) | ₨48 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,379 Franc (₨642) | ₨266 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc (₨287) | ₨194 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Franc (₨268) | ₨37 | + 631% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Franc (₨122) | ₨160 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,677 Franc (₨1,711) | ₨955 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,476 Franc (₨386) | ₨98 | + 296% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,928 Franc (₨227) | ₨41 | + 454% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (₨86,032) | ₨42,544 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨28,677) | ₨26,841 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc (₨2,007) | ₨5,464 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (₨43,016) | ₨26,559 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (₨14,339) | ₨15,794 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 Franc (₨860) | ₨4,914 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,000 Franc (₨3,298) | ₨679 | + 385% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850,000 Franc (₨24,376) | ₨26,848 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,529 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (₨717) | ₨431 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (₨143) | ₨389 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (₨2,294) | ₨2,496 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (₨2,294) | ₨2,662 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (₨2,868) | ₨4,055 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (₨5,735) | ₨2,866 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,951,840 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Franc (₨115) | ₨102 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,205 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (₨1,434) | ₨102 | + 1307% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (₨860) | ₨266 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,122 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (₨860) | ₨364 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨236 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨277 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,550 Franc (₨331) | ₨183 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (₨574) | ₨311 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is about the same as in India | ||||
| Burundi | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 Franc (₨2,007) | ₨1,587 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨660 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,730 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Franc (₨3,441) | ₨2,207 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (₨574) | ₨578 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨287) | ₨205 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,000 Franc (₨229) | ₨197 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (₨4.30) | ₨10 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (₨2,868) | ₨1,682 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,500 Franc (₨129) | ₨297 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,708 prices entered by 758 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 50% more expensive than in India
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